Hospitality Management AAS Degree

Create Unforgettable Experiences

You oversee hotels, resorts, restaurants, and more, ensuring top-notch service. You master key skills like food safety, event planning, budgeting, and human resources. Your skills and experience have a positive impact on every guest you serve.

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Hospitality Management AAS Degree at a Glance

Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Length of Study
2 years
Course Format
Face-to-Face
Classes Meet
Daytime
Program Start
Fall, Spring, Summer
4,300

Sq. Foot Industrial Kitchen

320

Hours Internship

4

ServSafe Certifications

$0

Tuition for Eligible Students

Your Hospitality Management Career

Graduates find work as supervisors and managers in a wide range of hospitality venues:

  • Restaurants
  • Hotels
  • Country clubs
  • Event venues
  • Casinos
  • Resorts

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Graduate Spotlight Torkelle Sumerall

After her father started his own barbeque business, Torkelle Sumerall pivoted from a career in healthcare to hospitality management. Her journey took her to Hawkeye, where she found all the ingredients for success.

Program Overview

You graduate understanding how to apply the administrative and practical skills to manage food and lodging operations, including:

  • Hospitality principles
  • Restaurant and hotel management
  • Food & bar operations
  • Food safety & prep skills
  • Human resources
  • Nutrition
  • Marketing
  • Point-of-sales systems
  • Budgeting & finances
  • Event planning
  • Pool safety & maintenance

Through internships with local businesses, you gain 320 hours of real-world work experience. You also gain hands-on experience planning, organizing, and running events of various sizes.

You may take National Restaurant Association exams and earn these certifications:

  • ServSafe Manager
  • ServSafe Food and Beverage Management
  • ServSafe Purchasing and Inventory
  • ServSafe Dining Room Management

This program qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship and will pay up to 100% of your tuition.

You must apply for, be awarded, and meet the ongoing eligibility requirements for the Last-Dollar Scholarship.

You can get right to work after your program. Or, if you plan to earn an associate degree and go on to earn a bachelor’s degree, consider your transfer options.

There is a documented pathway to UNI's Technology Management program. Check out UNI’s transfer guide to learn more.

If you’re interested in transferring, you must work closely with an academic advisor here and at the transfer institution. This is important to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.

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" You learn what you need to right away, and everything is always applicable. If you’re working in the industry, you can take things you learn in class directly to the job that day. "
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  • Hospitality Management ‘19

How to Get Started

It’s simple! Complete these steps:

  1. Apply for admission at Hawkeye.
  2. Send official transcripts to Admissions.
  3. Demonstrate college readiness.

Check the status of your application at any time by logging into your admissions account.

Program Contacts

Admissions

Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 134
319-296-4000
Email Admissions

Regular Hours — Spring 2025

Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Academic Advisor

Last Names A–L

Last Names M–Z

Faculty Advisor

Ashley Eckheart
Main Campus
Bremer Hall 111
319-296-2329 ext.1384
Email Ashley Eckheart